释义 |
yerk I. \ˈyərk\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English yerken transitive verb 1. a. archaic : to pull (a stitch) tight in making a shoe b. dialect : to bind tightly 2. dialect a. : to beat (as with a rod or whip) vigorously : thrash b. : to attack (as with harsh words) or excite vigorously : stir up : goad 3. dialect a. : to cause to move abruptly : jerk, hurl, kick b. : to strike up (as a song) 4. dialect : to begin with zest intransitive verb 1. obsolete : to lash out with the heels 2. dialect : to move hastily or suddenly II. noun (-s) 1. Scotland : thump, lashing, kick, stab 2. dialect : a quick movement : jerk |